The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1887-12-31

Philopolis, 9th District.-0n the 22d inst
the Senior Agricultural Club met at the residenc
of Mr.. e. Cuttings Merryman. Messrs. Edwar'
Austen, John Crowther, Jr., Lewis M. Bacon ant
| N. r. Miles were absent Mr.. James u. Enso
| was foreman, assisted by Mr.. A. 7. Love. The
| Club inspected with much interest and pleasure
the farm, crops and stock and admired the noted
Hereford cattle, which for weight and size exec
| any herd in our county or State. Their excellen
| condition indicated the most careful attention.
| The herd, old and young, numbers about eighty
| seventeen of which are shortly to be shipped II
Arizona. The work and driving horses and thu
| six large mules attracted attention. The abun
| dant crop of corn, which was said to be 95O bar
rels was an unusual sight for one farm in the sur
vey of the Club. The well-housed Implement
were not overlooked and called forth words O
commentator. The healthy appearance of thu
sheep was spoken of; also the inmates of the very
| large and we'll arranged henery. The many capa
| cious outbu.ldings we're well filed, and the sub
stantial mansion, which is SO well arranged fol
| convenience and comfort, is lasting monument
| to the architectural skill of the late Col. N. M
Bosley, who, it is said, designed the plan in thu
presence of the contractor, with his cane on the
ground. The Club was well repaid for its visit t.
| the farm, which was the first meeting at famous
| Hayfelds.
The reputation as farmer of the late Col. Bos
| ley was brought to the attention of the members
on seeing the silver pitcher which was given him
| in November, 1924, by the hand of Lafayette, on
behalf of the State Agricultural Association, fol
the best cultivated farm Hayields contains $50
acres of land and is situated ON the Oregon road
and Western Run pike, about one mile and a-hall
| from Cockeysville.
Among the matters talked over was the advisa-
blity in raising young stock to allow them to re-
main with their mothers for six or seven months
efrlt vwif
Hereford stock, which he raises to sell and not fol
milk or butter. The regular question was, "Can
we do anything to improve our county roads with
out increasing taxation ?" The election of super
vsors by the people of each district; the appoint
ment of the best men for the work; the proper
expenditure of the money allowed for roads; the
subdividing of roads to responsible persons, and
the interest of the people in hauling stone on roads
near them, and in allowing the supervisors to hau
stone off the fields, were considered. Mr.. Charles
Price was the delegate from the Junior Club. The
next meeting will be held on the 21st of January
at the residence of Mr.. Samuel M. Price, when the
annual election for officers will take place; also
reading of articles by Messrs. Nelson R. Miles
Samuel M. Price, Col. W. S. Franklin and Albert
T. Love.
Mr.. Merryman, who is o good horseman as vel
as farmer and we'll skilled in fox hunting, is ever
ready to give his experience in anything pertain
inc to his pleasures with the horse, hounds OIL
agricultural pursuits.
DR.. Moses Merryman was present and spoke
very favoraby of his late visit to Clifton Springs
NY. Messrs. D. Bosley Merryman and William
Merryman we're also present. The ladies of the
house served sumptuous supper, which was rel
ished with keen and appreciative appetites.
The Junior Club will hold its next meeting al
Mr. George E. Shelly's, on the 3lst inst, and viii
discuss the question, (which is the more profta-
BILE, sugar at $40 per ton, tomatoes at 20 cts
per bushel, or field corn2' Mr.. Samuel NJ. Price
will represent the Senior Club.
The Sunday school concert, which was held on
Sunday night last at Union Chapel was we'll at.
tended and the audience was pleased with the ex'
ercises, which were based upon the parable of the
rich man and Lazarus. The concert opened with
a solo, "Why stand here amid this gloom" and
a chorus. Mr.. George c. Duncan was the organ
list. Mr.. Edward Austen's remarks upon the par.
able we're interesting and forcibe. Mr.. Edwin
Small, the returned missionary from Africa, viii
Oficate next Sunday night, January LIST.
1t is stated that Mr.. Edward S. links, who is 9
student at Virginia University and preparing fol
the ministry, will fill the pulpit of Rev. Duncan
Nc Cullough in his absence on Sunday next.
On Friday evening of this week the members oil
the male Bible class of Union Chapel, with theil
teacher, Mr.. Edward Austen, will, upon invitation
of Mr.. Upton H. Tarbert, member of the class
partake of their friends kind hospitality in the
doubt be one of social and Christian interest.
The Christmas tree service of Gorsuch Hall Sab.
bath school, on the 23d inst, was success in
every respect, as the large number present car
testify. The arrangement of the tree with its bur-
den Of articles of beauty and worth showed to 9
delightful advantage upon being lighted. Appro'
pirate remarks and music preceded the distribu-
ton of the gifts and confectionery.
The Mite Society," of Jessop Church met on the
goth inst, at the residence of Mrs. Susie Sparks
There was good attendance of guests and mem
bers, who, after the business of the meeting spent
the evening in social way. Suitable action was
taken respecting the death of Mrs. Sue Gorsuch
late vice. president of the society.
Very pleasant and enjoyable exercises are an
ticipated by the Sabbath school Of Ashland Pres.
byterian Church, this Thursday evening. Those
connected with the school, especially the young
will be made happy by generous donations of good
Mr.. William McKelvy, who recently removed
from Cockeysville to occupy the premises and
work the mill of the late Daniel Marks, now lives
near Ashland. 1t is reported that Mr.. Robert
Lloyd, son-in-law of Mr.. VIM. o. Ensor, will take
possession of the property and carry on the mill
The fourth quarterly meeting of Hereford Cir
cult is announced to be held at Hereford on Jar
7th and 8th
Christmas was observed in the accustomed way
by reunions, giving and receiving tokens of love
and friendship, and social intercourse. The an
niversary of the incarnation of the Messiah again
having come on the Sabbath, which is weekly
reminder of His resurrection, the two fandamen-
tai doctrines of the Scriptures were appropriately
blended.
May the coming year be one of unusual pros.
perity for THE UNION and happiness for its editors
PHILoPoLIs.